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Average-quality

/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Possessing a standard or middling degree of excellence, value, or craftsmanship; neither particularly good nor bad.

    "The restaurant served average-quality food at moderate prices."
  2. 2

    Meeting basic requirements or benchmarks while lacking distinguishing features or superior performance.

    "The report was of average-quality, containing all necessary facts but lacking deep analysis."

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The term combines 'average' (derived from the Arabic 'awāriḍ', referring to damaged goods in maritime trade) and 'quality' (from the Latin 'qualitas', meaning 'of what kind'). Together, they evolved in Late Modern English as a compound modifier to describe goods, services, or conditions that meet standard expectations without exceeding them.

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